X's and Joe's, part of the Back Home Network, is a podcast that lets you eavesdrop on an ongoing, 25-year conversation between two friends and Indiana University grads who have an unusual passion for exploring the formula for winning in today’s modern college basketball.
Hosted by Bob Moats (cbobmoats) and Mike Wiemuth (iu-in-philly), this show examines trends in recruiting, metrics, strategy, and coaching -- with an emphasis on debunking myths and challenging popular assumptions.
And while Bob and Mike's rooting interests may lie with the Hoosiers, this show takes an expansive view of the college basketball landscape beyond just Bloomington.
In other words, it's a show for ALL serious college hoops fans who truly appreciate the nuances of the sport.
On this edition of Xs & Joes, Bob and Mike turn their attention to the transfer portal. They discuss some misconceptions and myths, how it’s impacting the Sweet Spot, what we’re learning about the best way to balance portal recruiting and high school recruiting, and much more.
Segment 1: Why Would a Kid Want to Leave “My School”?
- Misconceptions and Myths- Things Aren’t Always What They Appear To Be
- Current State of The Portal in Summer 2024- Overviews of Where Things Are
- Applying Metrics to Players To Estimate Impact- We’re Going to Talk BPM (Slides 1-2)
- And more.
Segment 2: What are some of the early findings with the Portal?
- How is The Portal impacting the “Sweet Spot”? (Slides 3-4)
- When is The Portal a proactive choice or a reactive decision? (Slide 5)
- What is the best path for an incoming coach? (Slide 5)
Segment 3 and Wrap Up
- Summer Deeper Digs: How Can You Help?
- Plus, More Fun Stuff Coming…
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